Frequently Asked Questions

No experience is necessary to volunteer for a team, just a curiosity and desire to learn soccer and have fun with kids, making a lasting impact on their lives. The players may not remember the practice sessions or the games played, but they will always remember the way their Coaches/ Managers made them feel and the fun they had with their teammates.

Up to 5 volunteers per team, typically we see 2-3 per team. This covers all the aspects of the on-field coaching and managing of the team, including the requirement to have one staff member of the same gender as the players on the team, to comply with the Rule of Two requirements of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer and our own Child and Welfare Satey policy.

The more volunteers on the team, the more the workload can be spread out. (Many hands make light work!)

There does not need to be only one Coach. Many teams have Co-Coaches that share the responsibilities.

All team volunteers must have a Valid Criminal Record Check on file with the Club.

Coaches and Managers are also required to complete Respect in Sport: Activity Leaders online training program that speaks to coaching children and youth, their safety and how to make the experience for you and the players, a positive and lasting memory well into the future. Many volunteers have completed this as part of their involvement in other youth sports and the certification number is transferrable and valid for 5 years from completion of the course. The course is three hours, completely online, and you can pause the program and come back to it as you need to, fitting it into your schedule as you are able to.

Surrey United Soccer Club pays for both of these requirements to be completed, because keeping our members safe is our top priority! We also pay for all coaching courses you may require to coach at the age and level you will be coaching at. All coaching courses are at Cloverdale Athletic Park to maximize your time.

In general, all volunteer team staff members can expect to spend time on:

• picking up and returning team equipment (balls, uniforms, etc.) at Cloverdale Athletic Park at the start and end of each season

• 1-2 practices a week (depending on age and level of play) and a game each weekend

• circulating club information and team schedules (weekly basis) to their player families

• attending coaches meetings at the start, midway, and the end of each season

• attend optional coach training sessions the Club provides to its volunteer team staff members

• attending and completing coach certification course(s) (Surrey United pays for these)

• attending Club functions (photo day, awards night, jamboree weekends)

The level of involvement in Club activities is entirely up to the teams themselves, but we pride ourselves on being more than a soccer club and community building is a big part of belonging to the SUSC family. We hope our volunteers see the value in building and strengthening our SUSC community and participate in many of the activities the Club has to offer throughout each season.

Hopefully a few Adults will volunteer and share in the responsibility of supporting a team.

SUSC is a volunteer-run club, and as such, depends on volunteers to keep players on the field and teams running. If there are no volunteers for a team, a team may be cancelled and those players will be unable to participate.

Surrey United is entirely volunteer run. From the Board of Directors to our volunteer coaches and managers we have a variety of opportunities to be involved. Our "Volunteer Opportunities" page has the latest information on available positions and we have an Opertations Support Committee for those interested in helping "here and there" with Club events. Fill out our Club Volunteer Form HERE of you are interested in supporting the Club with your time and talents.

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for further information: volunteer@surreyunitedsoccer.com

Please email the Club President if interested in any Club role.

Note that Board of Director positions are voted in by the membership at the Annual General Meeting for their team and received no remuneration for thier time.

Soccer boots (cleats) and shin pads are necessary for playing soccer. You can purchase these at a Club discount through our online store.

The City issues field closures on Thursdays. This will be reflected - if any closures occur - in the updated weekend schedule released on Thursdays by our SUSC Club Scheduling team.

Anything left behind and turned in is typically kept at the red clubhouses. Members looking for lost items can visit the clubhouse during our weekend office hours 8am-12pm.

No. Additional embellishments are not permitted on SUSC jerseys. See our Uniform and Team Apparel Policy HERE.

Clubhouse bookings are completed through the online form: Surrey United | Executive Clubhouse Booking Calendar

Outside groups must request use through the City of Surrey's website due to insurance and restrictions for use by parties other than SUSC related parties and availability is subject to Surrey United Soccer Club's use and schedule.

Yes! Click here: Parent Handbook